The Pan Am Games take place from July 10 to 26 and the Parapan Am Games from August 7 to 14, 2015.

Fun Facts About Equestrian

There are three elements of equestrian competitions: dressage, jumping and eventing. The Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park will be hosting the dressage and jumping competitions, while eventing will take place at the Pan Am Cross Country Centre in Mono.

Dressage and jumping competitions are not divided by gender. Men and women compete on an even playing field.

Along with scripted elements of the dressage competition, horses and their riders also perform a freestyle routine specifically choreographed by each competitor and performed to music.

Eventing is the most demanding event for the horses. It combines not only dressage and show jumping, but also a long cross-country course with natural and artificial obstacles.

The cross-country event day is considered one of the most dangerous sporting events.

Ian Millar, also known as "Captain Canada," will be looking to add to his historic record in the sport in 2015: nine Pan Am medals (including two gold) that he has won in nine Pan Am Games appearances -- more than any show jumping athlete.